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A new study has found that a large majority of Brits have concerns about , with 90 percent stating that they do not think the UK is prepared for the new and car ban in 2030.
Whilst the UK bought more than any other country in Europe during 2024, it seems there are still plenty of motorists who are keen to stay behind the wheel of a more conventional .
Greg Wilson, CEO of the car insurance comparison site , highlighted that one of the biggest concerns that drivers have is the , despite current investment.
He explained: “The reluctance to switch is understandable. The cost of purchasing an EV is expensive and the lack of public charging points make the reality a challenge. Sixteen percent of the motorists we quizzed said this was one of their biggest concerns.
“There has been considerable investment recently in the infrastructure. In the last 12 months, the number of charging points increased by 38 percent, with the Government’s goal set at 300,000 public charging stations by 2030.”
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Many drivers stated that they have concerns with the UK’s charging infrastructure (Image: Getty)
According to the electric vehicle charger location service Zapmap, there were 73,699 charging points across the UK in December 2024, with more than 1,000 added monthly.
Whilst investment into the electric car infrastructure is growing, the current figure falls significantly short of the Government’s target of 300,000 public chargers by 2030.
In a study conducted by Zapmap, only 64 percent of electric vehicle owners said that they were satisfied with the public charger network.
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However, Greg noted that there were a number of other concerns that are preventing many motorists from making the switch to an electric car.
He added: “There are other concerns to address around low mileage, the costs of parts and repairs, the expense of installing home chargers and resale prices.
“The future may well be electric – but we’re quite a way off making it a realistic option for the majority of UK households.”
Nevertheless, 34 percent of Brits taking part in Quotezone.co.uk’s study stated that they would be interested in buying an electric car if more financial incentives were offered.
Previously, the Government offered a ‘plug-in vehicle grant’ of up to £5,000 off the purchase price of any new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle in a bid to boost sales.
Whilst the grant was withdrawn in June 2022, many drivers have highlighted that a similar measure, in addition to other incentives such as tax discounts, could help to make EVs more tempting.